In the interests of user-safety (Required by safety regulations in some countries)
the set should be restored to its original condition and only parts identical to those
specied should be used
AE-X4M30PU
CONTENTS
SPECIFICATION
SPECIFICATION ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2
EXTERNAL DIMENSION ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------4
CAPACITY TABLE --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------5
ELECTRICAL PARTS ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------8
CYCLE PARTS -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------8
WIRING DIAGRAMS ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8
SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------16
PROTECTIVE FUNCTIONS AND OPERATIONS --------------------------------------------------------------25
REFRIGERATION CYCLE
DISASSEMBLING PROCEDURE
PROCEDURE ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------29
Position of the thermistors. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------32
How to disassemble the control box assembly -------------------------------------------------------------------33
The voltage is high at C8, C9, C11(electrolytic capacitors) on outdoor unit. For maintenance discharge at C8, C9, C11 to prevent electric shock,
in case that FUSE5(protector) has been fused, the voltage is kept high at C8, C9, C11.
BL
OR
RD
CN6
(UNIT D)
L1L1
L2L2
(UNIT B)
L1L1
L2L2
BK
VT
BL
BN
BK
CN2
BK
VT
The 4 LEDs of the display board will all flash synchronously. For patterns No.1, No.2
and No.4, only the LED corresponding with the abnormal unit will flash in the patterns
above, and the LED for the normal unit will flash in the slow flashing cycle.
BL
BN
OR
RD
G/Y
BL
L1
L2
BN
BL
BN
G/Y
BL
BN
T23
T22
T21
T20
CE011
EXV.
UNIT A
CN12A
20A
250V
EXV.
UNIT B
CN12B
C1
RY3
C2
L3
EXV.
UNIT C
CN12C
1
2
PRESSURE
SWITCH
4WAY
VALVE
FILTER BOARD
C3
L4
EXV.
UNIT D
CN12D
The microcomputer’s GND line which
control the thermistor,etc. share the
same line of 330V line. This circuit is
non-insulation type. Do not touch
CN15B
the control circuit components as it
may result in electrical shock hazard.
Do not earth osilloscope etc. during
measurement, as it may result in
damage.
CN4
RY1
NR2
T11
C4
C5
L5
T10
T13
BL
T14
BN
UNIT D
TH9
YL
CN8M
FUSE2
250V
3.15A
CT1
UNIT C
TH8
BN
PTC1
MRY1
TH7
WT
UNIT B
UNIT A
TH6
BL
9
BCN13
CN301
AC1
DB301
GY
+
-
BK
T15
AC2
PFC MODULE BOARD
BK
CN8A
LED1A
LED1B
LED1C
LED1D
GN
DSW1
1
2
OFF
PUMP DOWN
WIRE CHECK
TL1
PFCM
301
BK: BLACK
BL: BLUE
BN: BROWN
LED pattern
No.
RD
OR
CN11
BCN11
ON
SW1
SW2
Example: No.3 Overheat error (Compressor, Power module)
FUSE3
2A
C9 C11
+
250V
FUSE6
+
L1
TL2
TPF
TNF
YL
BL
BT11
C8
+
BT12
OR: ORANGE
GY: GRAY
RD: RED
GN: GREEN
WT: WHITE
YL: YELLOW
Abnormal comments
Normal
Abnormal signal line
Short circuit of the thermistor
Overheat error (Compressor, Power module)
Pressure switch error
Open circuit of the thermistor
Power module(IPM) abnormality
Abnormal AC current
Abnormal wire check
Cycle temperature error
EEPROM error
Rotation error of the fan motor
Thermal fuse error of terminal board
Compressor rotation error
Power factor (PFC)module error
or clock signal error
3
4
5
8
2A
250V
FUSE5
20A
250V
C14
N
G(/Y): GREEN/YELLOW
VT: VIOLET
DC FAN MOTOR
CN3
2
1
RD
U
T7
WT
V
T8
V
W
T9
OR
IPM
U
W
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from Terminal Board
Power Supply (Black)
from MAin PWB BT6 (Blue)
from Exporsion Valve A
from Exporsion Valve B
from Exporsion Valve C
from Exporsion Valve D
from Thermistor
Comp. Temp.
Heat Exchange T emp.
Outdoor Temp/
Suction
from Suction Thermistor
from Fan Motor
from Compressor (U)(Red)
from Compressor (V)(White)
from Compressor (W)(Orange)
to Filter PWB CN14
(THERMAL FUSE)
CN2
2
6
(VALVE A)
1
6
(VALVE B)
1
6
(VALVE C)
1
6
(VALVE D)
1
9
(THERMISTOR A)
1
1
(DC FAN MOTOR)
CN3
8
12V
IC9
Q6AQ6BQ6C
CN12A
C
E8B
D22A
D23A
D24A
D25A
CN12BCN12C
C
B
E
D22B
D23B
D24B
D25B
C
B
E
D22C
D23C
D24C
D25C
Q6D
E
C
B
CN12D
D22D
D23D
D24D
D25D
10
CN8M
CN8A
1
○
R104
R245
C100
R109
R103
R100
5V
C24
0V
C23
D7
D12
C20
C26
IC4
15V
C25
D6
C19
D26
C89
JP26
JP24
JP23
(THERMISTOR M)
C48
R101
JP25
R241
R240
R49
FB2
C54D
C54C
C54B
C54A
C47
1
C69
C68
C67
C66
C64
Q3
C99
(To CN14)
2
MRY_IN(BLUE)
MRY1
9
16
C123
FB3
C61
E
9
TR1
16
R242
BCN14
C124
C128
C45
C31
C125
C126
C103
C106
C107
C60
FU6
JP76
JP22
1
8
IC7
1
IC5
C32
C33
51
C90
75
4
CNM
(MONITOR)
9
(FLASH WRITER EEPROM)
FB1
E
Q4
250V/2A
C21
JP69
R243
JP21
C127
from PFCM PWB
AC1 (Black)
PTC1
CN15A(12V)
1
JP93
10
CN11
MRY_OUT(BLACK)
R53
R52
R55
R51
R43
C300
C301
R44
OSC1
50
76
JP94
1
1
1
BCN13
(To CN301)
9
IC3
JP77
T9
(ORANGE)
R263
JP58
CN-2
R255
C98
8
1
JP92
26
C93
IC1
125
C95
100
5
CND
1
R76
R102
R107
R108
R73
R75
R17
C105
C27
C85
D14
JP66
JP78
T8
(WHITE)
R54
1
(DISPLAY)
C104
C102
C101
C77
C74
C94
R105
PC6
1
2
D5
0V-P
C84
JP73
JP65
(RED)
from Pressure
Switch
(PRESSURE SWITCH)
1
2
CN15B
2
R258
R259
C137
R96D
R96C
R96B
R96A
R31D
C59
C58
R57
R56
C57
C56
JP7
C30
C46
CN-1
PC2D
1
R106
C83
Q6
C82
2
3
4
1
PC3
R238
FU3
250V/2A
C15
43
D4
C16
4
IC2
5
JP70
T7
CN6
9
R32D
R33D
2
3
4
2
3
C81
D17
1
C18
C14
250V/20A
FU5
from Terminal Board
Unit D "2", Unit C "2", Unit B "2", Unit A "2", "L1"
B
D18C
14
PC1C
PC2B
1
D13
RY1
R31B
R33B
2
3
4
2
3
R147
C97
(BROWN)
BT13
FU2
N
A
(TERMINAL BOARD)
R31A
C39B
R32B
R33A
D18B
C38B
4
1
PC1B
PC2A
4
1
C37B
R35B
R91
R90
C79
CT1
T13
(BROWN)
(To F-T10)
250V/3.15A
R180
C11
3
2
T14
1
2
3
BT14
(BLUE)
(To F-T11)
R89
D2
(BLUE)
C39A
C37A
R35A
C38A
NR2
DIP
R32A
D18A
1
PC1A
4
(To MRYIN)
T6
(BLUE)
C129
C8
BT6
(BLUE)
1
CN4
3
from Display PWB
JBKZ
DSGY-
2
to PFCM PWB AC2 (Gray)
QPWBNA221JBZZ
to Filter PWB T10 (Brown)
JBKZ
to Main PWB MRY1 (Blue)
to Filter PWB T11 (Blue)
FH-IXA
from 4 way Valve
(4 WAY VALVE)
C
D
R31C
C39C
C39D
R32C
R33C
D18D
2
3
C38C
C38D
4
1
PC2C
PC1D
4
1
2
R35C
R35D
3
C37D
C37C
R236
BT15
(GRAY)
D16
(GRAY)
(To P-AC2)
T15
R237
R235
R234
D15
C17
C43 C44C42
C41
C40
D11
C134
34
R50
ZD3
R262
R249
R250
C138
R261
R260 R248
29
C135
R233
C53
C122
C136
○
C133
R247
D27
IC11
C131
C132
C130
C51
○
○
○
○
○
D10
○
○
○
○
○
D9
C52
40
(YELLOW)
(To PFC-TPF)
BT11
C55
C72
1
C49
○
○
○
○
C70
D8
C50
C71
C9
(BLUE)
(To PFC-TNF)
to PFCM PWB TNF (Blue)
BT12
to PFCM PWB TPF (Yellow)
C10
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from Terminal Board AB (L1)
(Brown)
from Terminal Board
(L2) (Brown)
(FROM TERMINAL BOARD
(FROM TERMINAL BOARD
POWER SUPPLY L)
FU1
250V/20A
C1
from Control Box (Green/ Yellow)
from Terminal Board AB (L2)
(Blue)
T22
BT22
(BROWN)
INDOOR UNIT 1)
R4
BT20
(BROWN)
T20
L6
L3
(FROM TERMINAL BOARD
SA1
(GREEN/YELLOW)
T4
BT4
DSGY-
T23
(FROM TERMINAL BOARD
INDOOR UNIT N)
T21
POWER SUPPLY N)
NR1
DIP
JBKZ
from Terminal Board (L1)(Blue)
BT23
C13B
(BLUE)
C14B
BT21
(BLUE)
C2
RY3
R3
(FROM BCN14)
2
CN14
C11B
1
QPWBNA223JBZZ
C12B
C13C
from Main PWB (T14)(Blue)
C14C
(FROM T14)
L4
T10
(BROWN)
(FROM T13)
C12C
C11C
(BLUE)
2
R2
C3
C4
C5
R1
T11
from Main PWB (T13)(Brown)
L5
to Main PWB (CN11)
from Main PWB
BCN13
from Main PWB BT11 (Yellow)
from Main PWB BT12 (Blue)
from Main PWB
MRY1 OUT (Black)
from Main PWB T15 (Gray)
from PFC coil
from PFC coil
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UNIT D
WIRE CHECK SW
UNIT B
UNIT A
UNIT C
PUMP DOWN SW
SW2
LED1D
LED1B
2: PRE HEAT SELECT
1: -15°C AUTO OFF SELECT
1
2
SW1
DSW1
LED1A
LED1C
1
23456
(DISPLAY PWB)
789
BCN11
[BOARD IN]
5V
C23
FB1
25V
0.1μF
F
10KΩ
15V
3
1
BAJ5CC0T
R22
22KΩ
C19
D6
2
16
1
TR1
8
5
C85
250V
4700pF
R17
300KΩ
C105
250V
4700pF
7
5
D5
C27
Fp022Vk1
Z
COMPRESSOR
T7
T9
T8
373839
VWU
NWNU NV
NOTE: All Resistance that is not indicated watt are 1/10W.
Suction pipe thermo circuit
Unit A thermo. circuit
Unit B thermo. circuit
Unit C thermo. circuitThermistor unit C (BN)
Unit D thermo. circuitThermistor unit D (YL)
LED drive circuit
DIP SW1
DIP SW2
Pump down switch circuit
Wire check switch circuit
Position detection circuit
Current transformer
Compressor thermistor (RED)
Heat exchanger pipe thermistor (OR)
Suction pipe thermistor (BK)CN8A
Thermistor unit A (BL)
Thermistor unit B (WT)
LED
Compressor
Suction thermistor
CN8M
CN8A
CN8A
CN8A
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FUNCTIONS
1. FREQUENCY CONTROL
1) AC current peak control
Cooling modeHeating mode
17.6A18.4A
2) Prevention control of outdoor heat exchanger overheating
If the temperature of the outdoor heat exchanger exceeds the overheating prevention line 1or 2 during cooling, the operating
frequency is lowered by approximately 5 to 15Hz. After that, the frequency is lowered approximately 5Hz once every 60
seconds or approximately 15Hz once every 120 seconds. If the frequency is lowered to minimum frequency without the
temperature of the outdoor heat exchanger decreasing and this condition lasts for 1 minute, the compressor will be stopped.
Overheating Prevention line 1129.2°F (54°C)Lower 5Hz once every 60 seconds
Overheating Prevention line 2134.6°F (57°C)Lower 15Hz once every 120 seconds
3) Prevention control of compressor overheating
If the temperature of the compressor exceeds approximately 226.4°F (108°C), the operating frequency is lowered
approximately 5Hz. After that, the frequency is lowered approximately 5Hz once every 60 seconds. When the compressor
temperature drops below approximately 226.4°F (108°C), the frequency is raised approximately 5Hz once every 60 seconds,
and normal operation is restored. If the frequency is lowered to minimum frequency without the temperature of the compressor
decreasing, and this condition lasts for 1 minute, the compressor will be stopped.
4) Prevention control of indoor heat exchanger overheating
Two minutes after room several decrease If the temperature of any of indoor heat exchangers exceeds the overheating prevention
line 1 or 2 during heating, the operating frequency is lowered to minimum frequency. When the temperature of all of indoor heat
exchangers go below [the overheating prevention line 1 -45.5
60 seconds, and normal operation is restored. If the condition that the frequency is minimum lasts for 2 minutes, the compressor
will be stopped.
<When normal >
If the temperature of any of indoor heat exchangers exceeds the overheating prevention line 1 or 2 during heating, the operating frequency
is lowered by approximately 5 to 15Hz. After that, the frequency is
lowered approximately 5Hz once every 60 seconds or approximately 15Hz once every 90 seconds. When the temperature of all of
indoor heat exchangers go below [the overheating prevention line 1
-45.5
°
F(-7.5
°C)], the frequency is raised by approximately 5Hz once
every 60 seconds, and normal operation is restored. If the condition
that the frequency is minimum lasts for 2 minutes, the compressor will
be stopped.
2. OVER CURRENT PROTECTION
DC over current detection, AC over current detection To protect against over current due to sudden change in load, the
compressor is stopped if 25A DC is exceeded in the DC section. If the set value of AC current is exceeded in the AC section, the
compressor is stopped. 90 seconds after the compressor has been stopped, another starting try will be made. Three retries are
allowed. On the fourth retry, a complete stop request signal is sent to the indoor unit, and the outdoor unit will remain stopped until
the indoor operation is stopped. DC over current is detected by the power module. AC over current is detected by CT1, on the
outdoor PWB.
Cooling mode Heating mode
18A18A
°
F(-7.5
°C)]
, the frequency is raised by approximately 5Hz once every
Overheating
131ºF (55°C)
143.6ºFº (62°C)
125.6ºF (52°C)
116.6ºF (47°C)
140.0ºF (60°C)
111.2ºF (44°C)
134.6ºF (57°C)
Overheating
prevention
line 1
900
138.2ºF (59°C)
When ON
(When OFF)
220058007200
prevention line 2
123.8ºF (51°C)
134.6ºF (57°C)
118.4ºF (48°C)
129.2ºF (54°C)
3. COMPRESSOR PROTECTION CONTROL
If the temperature of the compressor exceeds 235.4°F (113°C), the compressor is stopped. In this case, the outdoor fan is
not stopped until the temperature of compressor drops below 210.2°F (99°C). In 90 seconds after the compressor is stopped,
if the temperature is below 194°F (90°C), another starting try will be made. Three retries are allowed. On the fourth retry, a
complete stop request signal is sent to the indoor unit, and the outdoor unit will remain stopped until the indoor operation is
stopped.
4. POWER TRANSISTOR MODULE PROTECTION
If the temperature of the chips in the power transistor module exceeds 212°F (100°C), the compressor is stopped. In this
case, the outdoor fan is not stopped until the temperature of power module drops below 185°F (85°C). In 90 seconds after the
compressor is stopped, if the temperature is below 185°F (85°C), another starting try will be made. Three retries are allowed.
On the fourth retry, a complete stop request signal is sent to the indoor unit, and the outdoor unit will remain stopped until the
indoor operation is
stopped.
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5. SERIAL SIGNALS
Serial signals consist of all 96-bit signals. If the condition as outdoor unit unable to receive a serial signal from the indoor unit
continues for 30 seconds, it closes the expansion valve which corresponds to the room which can not be communicated. If all
indoor units can not communicate with the outdoor unit, the compressor is stopped.
6. THERMISTOR OPEN OR SHORT
When compressor, heat exchanger, outdoor thermistor, suction thermistor (CN8A) are in OPEN or SHORT condition, even if they are
in the condition which an operation signal is transmitted from indoors, the compressor will not start. If any suction thermistors (CN8M)
become OPEN or SHORT resistance, the protective procedure will work only for the cycle corresponding to the malfunctioning suction
thermistor.
7. MISWIRING CHECK
“Mis-wiring check” is conducted by detecting the indoor heat exchanger temp. For example, when the expansion valve for only room
A is open, and the wiring is correct, the indoor heat exchanger temp for room A will reduce. If the wiring is incorrect, the indoor heat
exchanger temp for a different room will reduce.
8. SAFETY TIME
When the unit is operated by the remote control after the breaker is turned on, the safety device of the compressor will work and the
compressor will not operate for 90 seconds.
9. PUMP DOWN SWITCH
When the PUMP DOWN SWITCH (SW1) is pressed for 5 seconds or more, the total A/C system will start its PUMP DOWN
automatically and the compressor frequency will be 40 Hz.
10. CONTROL OF COMPRESSOR AND EXPANSION VALVE
For 90 seconds after turning on the AC power, the compressor will not be activated even if indoor units request the compressor to
do so. If the compressor receives a request from one or more indoor units after 90 seconds have passed, it will be turned on and the
expansion valve corresponding to the requesting indoor unit will be opened. When the indoor unit of a room requests for the cooling
operation to the outdoor unit and it runs responding to the request, requests for the heating can’t be accepted if the indoor units in
other rooms send individual requests. If the indoor unit in another room sends a request for the heating operation, the operation lamp
and timer lamp of the indoor unit in that room start ashing in turn to inform that the unit is in the standby mode. If the operation in
one room is stopped while the indoor unit in another room is in the stand-by mode, the operation mode requested by the indoor unit
which is now in the stand-by mode will be accepted. At this time, the compressor will be temporarily stopped to switch the four- way
valve and restart after 90 seconds. During the cooling or dry operation, the expansion valve corresponding to the indoor unit that is not
running is closed. Therefore, the refrigerant will not ow into those units. However,if the heating operation is in progress, it is possible
that it ows into indoor units which are out of operation depending on the cycle conditions. As a result, the indoor exchanger may be
heated up even if it is not activated. This is not abnormal. When the operations in all rooms are stopped, the compressor is off and the
expansion valves in all rooms are fully opened.
11. DEFROST OPERATION
1) Overview
Defrosting begins during heating if the conditions for compressor
operation time and outdoor heat exchanger temperature are
met. When defrosting begins, the indoor and outdoor fans stop.
Defrosting stops when the temperature of the outdoor heat
exchanger goes above approximately 59°F
time exceeds 10 minutes.
2) Defrosting
If the compressor operation time is more than 20 minutes in
the heating mode and the outdoor air temperature and outdoor
heat exchange temperature satisfy the defrosting conditions, the
defrosting operation is started. When the defrosting operation
is started, the indoor fan s tarts to run intermittently. When the
outdoor heat exchanger temperature reaches approx. 59°F
or above or when the defrosting time exceeds 10 minutes, the
defrosting operation is quit.
(15°C)
or defrosting
(15°C)
Defrost
mask time
Heating
begins
Defrosting
Max. 10 min.
More than
20 min.
Defrost
mask time
Defrosting
Max. 10 min.
More than
20 min.
Defrost
mask time
More than
20 min.
Heating
operation
start
Defrosting
Max. 10 min.
Defrosting
Max. 10 min.
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3) During defrosting
When defrosting begins, the compressor stops. Approximately 1 minutes later, the compressor reactivates in the refrigeration
cycle, and the outdoor heat exchanger is defrosted. Each mode is as follows:
The outdoor fan is s topped.
The operating frequency is as shown in the table below.
The indoor fan is s topped.
All expansion valve are open. for 5 minutes 4800 rpm
ater that 4000 rpm
4) Defrost stop
When defrosting time exceeds 10 minutes When the temperature of the outdoor heat exchanger rises above approximately
(15°C)
Defrost stop is determined by either of the above conditions, and the compressor is s topped. At the same time, the outdoor
59°F°C
fan go ON. The compressor is reactivated in the heating cycle 1 minutes after it was stopped, and normal control resumes.
12. 5°F(-15°C) AUTO STOP FUNCTION
• During the heating operation, the unit will automatically stop when the
SELECT switch (DSW1)
outdoor temperature drops below 5°F(-15°C) to prevent the outdoor unit
from the damage caused by the freezing of the drained water. The unit
will stop its operation for 4 hour and then resume the operation when the
LED1A
outdoor temperature rises above 7°F(-13.9°C).
• To inactivate this function, slide the SELECT switch(DSW1) #1 to OFF side.
DSW1
LED1B
LED1C
1
2
OFF
ON
LED1D
13. Preheat
When heating is stopped, applying a small amount of voltage to the compressor to make heating start more quickly.
The preheat function will active according to outdoor temperature and compressor temperature.
To inactivate this function, slide the SELECT switch (DSW1) #2 to OFF side.
DSW1
1
2
OFF
ON
SELECT
DSW1
1
2
OFF
ON
PUMP DOWN
SW1
WIRE CHECK
SW2
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TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION
NOTE: WHEN TURN ON THE POWER SUPPLY AGAIN, WAIT MORE THAN 10 MINUTES AFTER TURN OFF TO PRE-
VENT ELECTRIC SHOCK.
Indoor unit
• To display the self-diagnosis, hold down the AUX button for over 5 seconds on the indoor unit when the indoor unit is not operating.
• The operation lamp (green), timer lamp (orange) and Plasmacluster lamp (blue) ash to indicate the information of malfunction.
• If the power cord is unplugged or the circuit breaker is turned off, the self-diagnosis memory is lost.
AUX
Plasmacluster lamp (Blue)
Operation lamp (Green)
Timer lamp (orange)
<Display of self-diagnosis result>
The operation lamp (green) and the Plasmacluster lamp (blue) ash in synchronization with the timer lamp (orange).
Timer lamp (1 cycle)
1st 2nd3rd4th5th
1-second
ON
1-second
ON
1-second
ON
1-second
ON
1-second
ON
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
1-second
OFF
0.5-second
ON
0.5-second
ON
5-second OFF
0.5-second ON0.5-second
ON
1-second
OFF
1-second
OFF
1-second
OFF
Outdoor unit
• The self-diagnosis is indicated the error information by ashing LED1 on the outdoor unit.
• The self-diagnosis of outdoor unit is displayed for about 3-10 minutes. Then, the LED1 returns to normal display.
Normal
LED1
SELECT
LED1A
LED1B
LED1C
LED1D
DSW1
1
2
OFF
PUMP DOWN
WIRE CHECK
SW1
SW2
ON
2-time
3-time
16
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
0.5-second
0.5-second
ON
0.5-second
0.5-second
ON
0.5-second
OFF
0.5-second
OFF
0.5-second
OFF
OFF
0.5-second
OFF
0.5-second
2-time
0.5-second ON0.5-second
ON
OFF
0.5-second
OFF
0.5-second
3-time
0.5-second ON0.5-second ON0.5-second
ON
OFF
0.5-second
OFF
0.5-second
ON
ON
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<INDOOR UNIT> ○:1-second ON / 1-second OFF
Problem
symptom
Normal
condition
Indoor and
outdoor units
do not operate.
Indoor and
outdoor units
do not
operate.
Indoor unit
operates.
Outdoor
unit does
not operate
temporarily
Indoor and
outdoor
units do not
operate.
Indoor and
outdoor
units do not
operate.
Indoor and
outdoor
units do not
operate.
Outdoor unit
indication
(LED1)
Normal
blinking
1 timeO O O O O Timer (Orange)10 Outdoor unit
2 time
3 timeO O O O O Timer (Orange)30 Temporary
5-timeO O O O O Timer (Orange)50 Outdoor unit
O O O O O Timer (Orange)00 Normal
O O O O O Timer (Orange)1Outdoor temperature
O O O O O Timer (Orange)2Suction thermistor
O O O O O Timer (Orange)3Suction thermistor
O O O O O Timer (Orange)
O O O O O Timer (Orange)1Compressor
O O O O O Timer (Orange)2Outdoor unit heat
O O O O O Timer (Orange)3Indoor unit heat
O O O O O Timer (Orange)4IPM high
O O O O O Timer (Orange)5IPM high
O O O O O Timer (Orange)7High pressure error
O O O O O Timer (Orange)1Outdoor temperature
O O O O O Timer (Orange)2Suction thermistor
O O O O O Timer (Orange)3Suction thermistor
O O O O O Timer (Orange)4Discharge thermistor
O O O O O Timer (Orange)5Heat sink thermistor
Indoor unit
→
O Operation (green)
O Operation (green)
O Plasmacluster (blue)
O Operation (green)
OPlasmacluster (blue)
O Operation (green)
O O Plasmacluster (blue)
OOperation (green)
OOperation (green)
O Plasmacluster (blue)
OOperation (green)
OPlasmacluster (blue)
OOperation (green)
O O Plasmacluster (blue)
OOperation (green)
OPlasmacluster (blue)
OOperation (green)
OO Plasmacluster (blue)
OOperation (green)
O O O Plasmacluster (blue)
O O Operation (green)
OO Operation (green)
OO Operation (green)
O Plasmacluster (blue)
OO Operation (green)
OPlasmacluster (blue)
OO Operation (green)
O O Plasmacluster (blue)
OO
OPlasmacluster (blue)
OO Operation (green)
OO Plasmacluster (blue)
LampMain SubMainSub
Operation (green)
Plasmacluster (blue)
Plasmacluster (blue)
Plasmacluster (blue)
Plasmacluster (blue)
Plasmacluster (blue)
Operation (green)
Malfunction
No.*
20 Cycle
Content of diagnosis
thermistor
short-circuit
temperature
stop
thermistor
open-circuit
Heat exchanger
thermistor short
circuit error
thermistor short
circuit error
short circuit error
(for unit A, B, C, D)
short circuit error
Compressor high
temperature error
discharge overheat.
exchanger overheat.
exchanger overheat.
temperature error
temperature error
Temporary stop due
to low temperature
of out door
Heat exchanger
thermistor open
circuit error
thermistor open
circuit error
open circuit error
(for unit A, B, C, D)
open circuit error
open circuit error
open circuit error
Check pointAction
1) Measure the resistance
of the outdoor unit
thermistors.
(TH2-4, 6-8: Approx. 4.4kΩ at
77°F(25°C))
2) Check the lead wire of the
outdoor unit thermistor
for torn sheath and
shortcircuit.
3) 1) 2):Normal
1) Check the outdoor unit air
outlet for blockage.
2) Check if the power supply
voltage is AC 230V at full
power.
3) Check the pipe connections
for refrigerant leaks.
4) Measure resistance of the
outdoor unit compressor
thermistor.
(TH1:Approx.50kΩ at 77°F(25°C)
5) Check the expansion valve
for proper operation.
(Temporary stop for cycle
protection)
(Temporary stop for cycle
protection)
(Temporary stop for cycle
protection)
Measure resistance of the
heat-sink thermistor.
Replace the outdoor unit
control PCB assembly.
Check pressure sensor-
(Temporary stop for cycle
protection)
1) Check connector CN8A
and CN8C of the outdoor
unit thermistor for secure
installation.
2) Measure resistance of
outdoor thermistors TH14, 6-8.
3) Check the lead wires of
thermistors TH1- 4, 6-8
on the outdoor unit control
PCB for open-circuit.
4) 1) 2) 3):Normal
1) Replace the outdoor unit
thermistor assembly.
2) Replace the outdoor unit
thermistor assembly.
3) Replace the outdoor unit
control PCB assembly.
1) Ensure unobstructed air
ow from the outdoor
unit air outlet.
2) Connect power supply
of proper voltage.
3) Charge the specied
amount of refrigerant.
4) Replace the outdoor unit
compressor thermistor
assembly.
5) Replace the expansion
valve coil, expansion
valve or outdoor unit
control PCB assembly.
If the temperature of
outdoor is not lower than
5°F(-15°C), check the
outdoor temp. thermistor.
1) Correct the installation
2) Replace the outdoor unit
thermistor assembly.
3) Replace the outdoor unit
thermistor assembly.
4) Replace the outdoor unit
control PWB assembly.
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Problem
symptom
Indoor and
outdoor
units do not
operate.
Indoor and
outdoor
units do not
operate.
Indoor and
outdoor
units do not
operate.
Indoor and
outdoor
units do not
operate.
Indoor and
outdoor
units do not
operate.
Indoor and
outdoor
units do not
operate.
Outdoor unit
indication
(LED1)
6-timeO O O O O Timer (Orange)60Outdoor unit
O O O O O Timer (Orange)1IPM pin level errorCheck the IPM is attached
CAUTION: When attaching or removing the board
When operating only the outdoor unit (cooling 40 Hz fixed mode) To make only the outdoor unit run in cooling
mode, and apply a voltage of 230V AC to L1 and L2 on the terminal board and push the pump down switch (SW1).
(Avoid operating the outdoor unit alone for long periods of time.)
from Main PWB
BCN13
from Main PWB BT12 (Blue)
from Main PWB BT11 (Yellow)
from PFC coil
from Main PWB
MRY1 OUT (Black)
from Main PWB T15 (Gray)
from PFC coil
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Figure 2 Temperature properties of outdoor thermistors
TH1 : Compressor thermistor (CN8A 1 - 2 )
TH2 : Heat exchanger pipe thermistor (CN8A 3 - 4 )
TH3 : Outdoor temp. thermistor (CN8A 5 - 6 )
TH4 : Suction thermistor (CN8A 7 - 8 )
TH6 : Thermistor unit A (CN8M 1 - 2 )
TH7 : Thermistor unit B (CN8M 3 - 4 )
TH8 : Thermistor unit C (CN8M 5 - 6 )
TH9 : Thermistor unit D (CN8M 7 - 8 )
AE-X4M30PU
1
9
Connector
CN8A
1
Connector
CN8M
10
Resistance ()
500k
400k
300k
200k
100k
0
(-20) (0) (20)(60) (80)(100) (120)
25ºC resistance
50.0 kΩ
6.2kΩ
-432 68140 176 212 248
Temperature ºF (ºC)Temperature ºF (ºC)
4.5kΩ
TH-1
3.3kΩ
2.5kΩ
1.9kΩ
40k
30k
20k
Resistance ()
10k
0
-43268140
(-20)(0) (20)(60)(40)
ThermistorNo.ConnectorColorConnector pin
Compressor thermistorTH1CN8ARedNo. 1 to 2
Heat exchanger pipe thermistorTH2CN8AOrangeNo. 3 to 4
Outdoor temp. thermistorTH3CN8AGreenNo. 5 to 6
Suction thermistorTH4CN8ABlackNo. 7 to 8
Thermistor unit A (suction)TH6CN8MBlueNo. 1 to 2
Thermistor unit B (suction)TH7CN8MWhiteNo. 3 to 4
Thermistor unit C (suction)TH8CN8MBrownNo. 5 to 6
Thermistor unit D (suction)TH9CN8MYellowNo. 7 to 8
1. How to distinguish the defective parts
1) When all rooms are not cooled
32ºF(0ºC)
14.5 kΩ
77ºF(25ºC)
4.431 kΩ
resistance
resistance
TH2 - TH4
TH6 - TH9
104
Yes
The cooling cycle is abnormal.
Check the pressure.
Are the timer lamps of the indoor units in all rooms flashing ?
No
Press the OPERATION button to start
operating the air-conditioner.
(One-room operation ON)
(Set the cooling mode to 61ºF(16ºC))
Is the compressor of the outdoor
unit operating ?
No
Are the timer lamps of the indoor
units in all rooms flashing ?
No
Check that the power between
the terminal board "L1" and "L2"
of the indoor unit is AC 230V,
60Hz.
Repair the wiring between the
units.
Yes
Yes
Check the failure symptom with
the failure diagnosis mode.
A
TO
(Check the failure with
the outdoor unit.)
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Yes
Fix the Power factor
module with screws
No
Power factor module (PFCM) error
Open circuit of serial signal line
Abnormal AC current
Is the Power factor module in a
state of flaoting from the heatsink?
Short circuit of serial signal line
Is the winding of the current
transformer broken ?
secuerly
Yes
Are 4 lamps
switched off ?
Yes
Yes
No
Is the resistance value among
the terminal of the Power fac-
tor module (PFCM) 0 ?
No
Yes
Is CN6 connected ?
No
Yes
Is the resistance value of the
winding in the current trans-
former ? (720 )
Replace the Power
factor module (PFCM)
Connect CN6.
Check the voltage (5V).
Replace the current
transformer
Yes
Fix the IPM PWB with
screws securely.
No
Power module PWB
(IPM) abnormality
No
Rotation error of
AC overcurrent
A
Overheat of the compressor
Is CN16 connected ?
the compressor
Is the IPM PWB in a
state of floating from
the heat sink ?
Connect CN16
Yes
Check the voltage
(18V).
No
Inspect the compres-
The cycle is abnormal.
Yes
No
Is the outdoor fan
motor operating ?
Yes
No
Yes
P - U, N - U
P - V, N - V
nals of the IPM PWB 0 ?
No
Is CN3A connected ?
P - W, N - W
Connect CN3
Yes
Is each of the resistance
values among the termi-
sor, heat exchanger
and piping.
Is each of the resist-
P - U, N - U
P - V, N - V
ance values among
the terminals of the
Replace the IPM PWB
Check the FUSE 5
P - W, N - W
IPM PWB 0 ?
Yes
Is the resistance value
between 5 and 8
Replace the IPM PWB.
No
The compressor is abnormal.
Replace the fan motor.
No
of fan motor 0?
Replace the Compressor.
Yes
No
Check the voltage
(15V).
Replace the outdoor control PWB.
Open circuit of the
outdoor thermistor
Is the resistance
value of the ther-
mistor for the com-
pressor (TH1), heat
ex-changer (TH2)
or outdoor temper-
ature (TH3) or suc-
tion (TH4, TH6-9)
correct?
22
No
Replace the
thermistor.
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2) When one room is not cooled (other rooms are cooled)
AE-X4M30PU
Is the timer lamp of the
indoor unit in the room
not cooled flashing ?
No
Press the OPERATION button
to start operating the air-conditioner.
(Set the cooling mode to
61ºF(16ºC))
Is the timer lamp of the
indoor unit in the room
not cooled flashing ?
No
Check that the power
between the terminal
No
board "L1" and "L2" of the
indoor unit is AC 230V.
Yes
Replace the indoor
control PWB.
Yes
Check the failure symptom
Yes
with the failure diagnosis
mode.
Short circuit of the thermistor error
Open circuit of the thermistor error
Is the resistance value of the thermistor for
(TH7), UNIT C (TH8) or UNIT D
(TH9)
UNIT A (TH6), UNIT B
No
Replace the thermistor.
Yes
Repair the wiring
between the units.
Replace the outdoor control
or the expansion valve
or the expansion valve
or the expansion valve
or the expansion valve
Abnormal fan motor of
indoor unit
Is the resistance value of the
winding in the fan motor ?
(Between 1 and 3 of CN1)
Yes
The thermal fuse is blown.
The motor is locked.
Replace the indoor fan motor.
PWB
(UNIT A)
(UNIT B)
(UNIT C)
(UNIT D)
Open circuit of serial signal line
Short circuit of serial signal line
No
Is the wiring between the
units connected by
mistake or broken ?
Yes
Repair the wiring
between the units.
Replace the indoor control PWB.
No
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3) When all rooms are not heated
The heating cycle is normal.
Does the air get cooler in the
cooling operation mode?
Refer to 1 All rooms are
not cooled.
Check the four-way valve.
Yes
Has the cycle been switched?
Is AC230V applied between
the connector(CN4) 1 and 3
of the 4-way valve ?
No
No
Yes
Press the ON switch on the remote
control to run the air conditioner.
Set the temperature to 86ºF(30ºC)
in the heating mode and start
operation.
No
Yes
Is the outdoor compressor running?
No
To
A
Yes
Replace the 4-way valve.Pressure check
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PROTECTIVE FUNCTIONS AND OPERATIONS
AE-X4M30PU
NO.Function
1DC over current
2AC over current
Compressor over-
3
heat prevention
control
Compressor high
4
temperature error
Outdoor heat
exchanger over-
5
heat prevention
control
6Thermistor short
7Thermistor open
AC abnormal cur-
8
rent
9Serial signal error
Miswiring check
10
error
Indoor heat
exchanger over-
11
heat prevention
control
DescriptionDetection timeRestart condition
Compressor is stopped if a current approxi-
mately 25A or more ows in the power transistor
module.
Lowers the operating frequency if the compres-
sor AC current exceeds set value(19.3). Stops
the compressor if the current exceeds at minimum frequency.
Lowers the operating frequency if the temperature of the compressor thermistor (TH1) rises
above 226.4°F (108°C). Compressor is stopped
if the thermistor stays above 226.4°F (108°C) for
2 minutes at minimum frequency.
Compressor is stopped if the compressor thermistor is above 235.4°F (113°C) (Or when TH1
shorts)
Lowers the operating frequency if the temperature of the outdoor heat exchanger rises above
134.6°F(57°C) during cooling. Stops the compressor if the temperature stays above 134.6°F
(57°C) for 2 minutes at minimum frequency
Compressor is stopped, if heat exchanger or
outdoor thermistor shorts. Close the expansion
valve of the corresponding room, if some suction
thermistor shorts.
Compressor is stopped, if compressor or heat
exchanger or outdoor thermistor opens.
Close the expansion valve of the corresponding
room, if some suction thermistor shorts or opens.
Compressor is stopped, if the operating frequency is above 70Hz and the compressor current is
below 0.8A.
INDOOR
If open, while timer LED blinks, operation is con-
tinued. If short, operation is continued.
OUTDOOR
Loses the expansion valve of the corresponding
room if the outdoor unit does not receive a serial
signal from one or more indoor unit for 30 seconds.
Compressor is stopped, if the out-door unit does
not receive a serial signal from all indoor units.
Compressor is stopped, and miswiring check
operation ends.
Lowers the operating frequency if the temperature of any of indoor heat exchanger rises high
temperature during heating.
Stops the compressor if the temperatures rays
high for 2 minutes at minimum frequency.
Operation
During compressor
operation
During compressor
operation
During compressor
operation
During compressor
operation
During compressor
operation
When the room is
activated turns ON
and the compressor starts.
When the room
turns ON and the
compressor starts.
During compressor
operation
During operation
During miswiring
operation
During compressor
operation
Automatically restarts after
safety time (180 seconds)
Automatically restarts after
safety time (180 seconds)
Automatically restarts after
safety time (180 seconds)
Automatically restarts when
thermistor (TH1) temperature
falls below 210.2°F (99°C)
(approximately 30 minutes)
Automatically restarts after
safety time (180 seconds)
Operation OFF1 timeYes Yes
Operation OFF1 timeYes Yes
Automatically re-starts after
safety time.(180 sec.)
Automatically re-starts as soon
as the serial communication
becomes possible.
Miswiring check operation will
not re-start automatically.
Automatically re-starts after
safety time.(180 sec.)
4 times Yes Yes
4 times Yes Yes
No limitNoNo
4 times Yes Yes
No limitNoNo
4 times Yes Yes
No limit Yes Yes
4 times Yes Yes
No limitNoNo
Power factor mod-
12
ule error
DC Compressor
13
rotation error
IPM overheat pre-
vention control.
14
IPM high temperature error
When a power factor module error input is
detected.
In the case that the feed back signal from the
compressor is not input or abnormal.
Lowers the operating frequency if the temperature of IPM rises high temperature.
Stops the compressor if the temperatures rays
high for 2 minutes at minimum frequency.
During compressor
operation
During compressor
operation
During compressor
operation
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Automatically re-starts after
safety time.(180 sec.)
Automatically re-starts after
safety time.(180 sec.)
Automatically restarts after
safety time.(180 sec.)
1. Remove the ve (5) screws xing the front panel R.
2. Remove the ten (10) screws xing the top cover.
4. Remove the one (1) screw xing the cable cover.
5. Remove the six (6) screws xing the front panel L.
3. Remove the two (2) screws xing the side cover.
6. Remove the four (4) screws xing the rear guard.
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7. Remove the eleven (11) screws xing the side cabinet R.
11. Disconnect the nine (9) connectors.
12. Remove the two (2) compressor covers.
8. Cut the insulators. (2 points)
9. Remove the two (2) screws xing the control box cover.
Cut
10. Cut the six (6) xing bands.
Compressor
covers
13. Remove the one (1) nut xing the terminal cover.
14. Disconnect the three (3) terminals.
WHITE
ORANGE
RED
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15. Remove the ve (5) screws xing the control box assembly.
16. Remove the one (1) nut xing the propeller fan.
18. Cut the two (2) xing bands.
17. Remove the two (2) screws xing the motor angle.
19. Remove the four (4) screws xing the fan motor.
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Position of the thermistors.
Orange
Green
Green
Yellow
Brown
White
Orange
Blue
Black
Red
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How to disassemble the control box assembly
AE-X4M30PU
1. Remove the 3 screws xing the PFC PWB.
2. Remove the 4 screws xing the MAIN PWB.
3. Unlock the 2 spacer’s lock.
4. Remove the 2 screws xing the FILTER PWB.
5. Unlock the 2 spacer’s lock.
The position of setting Ferrite core (FC1-FC11)
FC6
FC4
FC7
FC1
FC8
FC9
FC5
FC10
FC2
FC3
FC11
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PartsGuide
AEX4M30PU
PARTS LIST
MULTI SPLIT TYPE
ROOM AIR CONDITIONER
OUTDOOR UNIT
[1]OUTDOOR UNIT PARTS 1
[2]OUTDOOR UNIT PARTS 2
[3]OTHER OUTDOOR PARTS
MODEL
CONTENTS
AE-X4M30PU
[4]PACKING PARTS
INDEX
Parts marked with "" are important for maintaining the safety of the set. Be sure to replace these
parts with specified ones for maintaining the safety and performance of the set.
This document has been published to be used
for after sales service only.
The contents are subject to change without notice.
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2-41
4-1
4-3
4-1
4-3
4-3
4-13
4-12
1-3
1-76
1-48
2-49
4-10
1-5-2
1-2
2-72
2-74
2-59
2-71
4-3
2-73
2-9
4-3
2-19
2-14
4-4
2-15
2-28
4-1
4-1
4-1
1-69
2-31
2-39
2-20
2-22
2-61
2-58
2-62
2-53
2-57
2-50
2-47
2-51
2-46
2-48
2-2
2-4
2-5
4-1
4-1
4-1
4-1
4-1
2-3
2-10
2-5
2-1
2-60
2-11
2-36
4-8
1-1
4-15
2-7
2-23
2-24
2-26
2-25
2-20
2-40
1-44
3-15
2-37
1-44
1-60
4-11
1-49
1-12
4-11
1-66
1-66
4-13
1-52
1-61
1-61
1-5-1
1-4
4-1
4-1
4-1
4-16
1-46
4-17
4-34
1-65
4-18
4-1
2-17
1-11
1-36
2-13
4-3
x4
2-8
2-9
2-52
2-70
2-55
2-12
2-56
2-6
2-6
4-35
2-21
[1] OUTDOOR UNIT PARTS 1
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NO.PARTS CODE
PRICE
RANK
NEW
MARK
PAR T
RANK
DESCRIPTION
[1] OUTDOOR UNIT PARTS 1
1-1 CMOTLB541JBEZBTFan motor
1-2 LANG-A769JBWZANTerminal board angle
1-3 LHLD-A539JBFAAECord holder
1-11 DBOX-A044JBWZATControl box assembly
1-12 DSGY-F100JBKZCDControl board unit
1-36 PRDAFA264JBEZBAHaet sink
1-44 DSGY-F095JBKZBHFilter board unit
1-46 DSGY-F096JBKZAXDisplay board unit
1-48 DSGY-F104JBKZBPPFC control board unit
1-49 PSHE-A359JBEZANProtect sheet
1-52 PRDAFA263JBEZAZHeat sink
1-60 LHLD-B236JBFZAVHeat sink holder
1-61 LHLDWA039JBEZACWire holder
1-65 PSPA-A146JBE0ACSpacer
1-66 PSPA-A173JBEZAEPWB spacer
1-69 RH-HXA182JBZZAZThermistor
1-76 PSPA-A082JBE0ABPWB spacer
2-1 LANGKA332JBTAASFan motor base
2-11 LANGKA333JBTAAVMotor angle sub
2-2 LANGKA330JBTAARMotor angle
2-3 LANGKA331JBTAAMMotor angle B
2-4 LANGKA329JBTAAYMotor angle T
2-5 LSUB-A043JBTAAGMotor angle sub A
2-6 LSUB-A042JBTAAUMotor angle sub B
2-7 PSEL-C642JBEZAAM.ang sub a seal
2-8 GCAB-A476JBTAAZFront panel R
2-9 JHNDPA030JBFAAGHandle
2-10 PSEL-C637JBEZADFront panel seal A
2-12 GCAB-A475JBTABDFront panel L
2-13 GGADFA049JBFABCFan guard
2-14 CCHS-B381JBTABD
2-15 GLEGMA043JBTBAXBase stand
2-17 GPLTMA082JBTAAXSide cabinet L
2-19 GPLTMA083JBTABASide cover R
2-20 PSEL-C641JBEZADSide cover R seal
2-21 PSEL-C597JBEZACBulkhead insulator
2-22 PSKR-A414JBTAAYBulkhead
2-23 GCAB-A477JBTABATop cover
2-24 PSEL-C598JBEZAKTop cover seal A
2-25 PSEL-C640JBEZAGTop cover seal B
2-26 PSEL-C702JBEZAETop cover seal C
2-28 GGADRA001JBTAAVRear guard
2-31 LHLD-B239JBFAADThermistor holder
2-36 NFANPA152JBEZAYPropeller fan
2-37 PCOV-A940JBWZAPControl box cover
2-39 PSEL-C373JBEZACSeal
2-40 PSEL-C634JBEZAEPanel seal A
2-41 PSEL-C635JBEZADPanel seal B
2-46 PSPF-B353JBEZATCompressor cover A1
2-47 PSPF-B266JBEZAWCompressor cover B
2-48 PSPF-B267JBEZAQCompressor cover C
2-49 PSEL-C638JBEZADFront panel seal B
2-50 PSPF-B357JBEZAFCompressor cover A3
2-51 PSPF-B358JBEZAFCompressor cover B3
2-52 TLABMA819JBRAAVInverter label
2-53 TLABCE011JBRZAGWiring diagram
2-55 TSPC-H712JBRZAHName label
2-56 PSEL-C760JBEZABFr.panel l seal A
2-57 PSEL-C761JBEZABBase pan seal A
2-58 TLAB-F696JBRZAFCaution label UL
2-59 TLAB-F697JBRZAHCable holder label
2-60 TLAB-F686JBRZADCaution label in
2-61 TLAB-F692JBRZAHService label
2-62 TLAB-F693JBRZAMLabel